Job Description

Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Night Nurse

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £37,900 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shifts

Not Your Average Night Shift

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Out-of-Hours Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a busy and supportive veterinary team in Cambridge.

This role is ideal for an RVN with a passion for emergency and critical care (ECC), inpatient nursing, and anaesthesia, who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys variety in their caseload.

Working within a multi-disciplinary referral hospital, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to both first opinion out-of-hours cases and specialist referral inpatients, while collaborating closely with experienced veterinary surgeons and specialists.

The Role

As an Out-of-Hours RVN / Night Nurse, the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering exceptional overnight patient care, including:

• Emergency triage and critical care nursing
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalised inpatients
• Anaesthesia support and perioperative care
• Assisting veterinary surgeons with emergency procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical standards
• Delivering compassionate care to patients and clients during out-of-hours periods

This is a highly collaborative environment with a strong team ethos, offering the opportunity to work alongside European and RCVS Specialists while continuing to develop advanced clinical skills.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a repeating 21-day rota, consisting of:

• 7 Night Shifts: 18:30 – 07:30
• 1 Saturday Shift: 11:00 – 18:45
• 1 Sunday Shift: 07:30 – 18:45

In addition to the standard rota, the successful candidate may be required to work up to 156 additional hours annually on an ad hoc basis to support operational requirements, holiday cover, or staff absences.

Average working hours equate to approximately 40 hours per week across the year.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Exposure to both GP out-of-hours emergencies and specialist referral cases
• Access to modern facilities and advanced equipment
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to work alongside highly experienced clinicians and specialists
• Varied and rewarding caseload with excellent learning opportunities

Candidate Requirements

The practice is looking for a confident and motivated RVN who possesses:

• Qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Previous experience in ECC, emergency nursing, or first opinion practice
• Confidence in anaesthesia and inpatient care
• Excellent patient care and clinical nursing skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• The ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and team collaboration

This role would particularly suit nurses who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working as part of a close-knit overnight team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £37,900 per annum
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Generous CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to modern veterinary equipment and facilities
• Wellbeing-focused team culture
• Opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills within a referral setting

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Night RVN, ECC Nurse, or Out-of-Hours Veterinary Nurse seeking a rewarding role within a progressive and supportive veterinary hospital in Cambridge.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58437